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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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